<p>O-1 E refers to officers who have served at least 4 years and one day of enlisted service. Most priors at the academy have less enlisted time than that, so they would not qualify for the higher pay rate. </p>
<p>There are so many interpretations of the eligibility rules, I would suggest contacting your VA office or the local AMVETS representative for guidance. According to my sources, SA grads must fulfill their service obligation (usually 5 years, depending on service selection) before being eligible for GI Bill benefits.</p>